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FAIRBANKS WEAVERS' & SPINNERS' GUILD
HANDS ON FIBER
MINI-WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES

2008 -- Winter/Spring WORKSHOP and CLASS SCHEDULE

January 13 & 27, February 10 (Sun)................NATURAL DYE WORKSHOP -- in 3 PHASES
DYE on Sunday, Have HEAVENLY colors on Monday
JANUARY 13 ................................PHASE I -- MORDANTING
JANUARY 27 ................................PHASE II -- NATURAL DYEING I
FEBRUARY 10 ............................PHASE III -- NATURAL DYEING II
Learn the specifics about Mordanting and Natural Dyeing. Make up small skeins of yarn (10 yards) or small fiber samples and sample the different natural colors available -- Logwood, cochineal, brazilwood, fustic, madder etc. You are welcome to bring both protein (wool, etc) and cotton yarns and fibers. Do not expect to dye large quantities of fiber or yarn. Sign up early so that enough mordant can be ordered.
What to bring: Heavy rubber gloves, stainless cooking pot or an un-chipped enamel pot, tongs, pre-washed skeins, waterproof apron, plastic labeling, waterproof sharpie, Zip-lock bags for wet skeins.
INSTRUCTOR: Kate Hedstrom, 451-0975
LOCATION: A Weaver’s Yarn, 1810 Alaska Way
HOURS: Sundays, 1pm to 5pm
FEE:: $50
REGISTER:: Call Kate Hedstrom 451-0975

January 24 (Thurs)..............................ART 127: INTRO TO WEAVING
Course DESCRIPTION: Fundamentals of weaving taught through basic techniques and processes for Tapestry and woven structures on four harness looms. Includes instruction in loom terminology and function, process of warping and threading, basic methods of pattern drafting and designing, planning color and texture in weaving. Will weave a sampler and an Alpaca scarf.
INSTRUCTOR: PENNY WAKEFIELD, 457-4124
LOCATION: RM 219, WEAVING STUDIO, 516 2nd Ave.
HOURS: Tuesday & Thursday, starting at 6:30 pm
FEE: $275.00 (includes material for two warps) payable to Guild on the first night of class. $75 extra if you wish to take for University credit.
REGISTER: Call instructor at the Weaving Studio: 452-7737

January 29 (Tues) ..............................ART 227:WOVEN DESIGN VI: FABRIC Exploration
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will build on the techniques learned in basic and intermediate weaving by further investigating woven structure and how it can be incorporated with painting, printing, and dyeing to result in a personal statement. Techniques to be covered are Ikat, woven Shibori, printing, stamping, stenciling, brocade & shrinkage through the use of different fibers in the fabric.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this course is to plan and complete a comprehensive woven piece utilizing those techniques covered in class. Samplers will be woven of each technique to investigate what the techniques will do.
INSTRUCTOR: PENNY WAKEFIELD, 457-4124
LOCATION: RM 219, WEAVING STUDIO, 516 2nd Ave.
HOURS: Tuesday & Thursday, starting at 5:30 pm
FEE: $275.00 payable to Guild on the first night of class. $75 extra if you wish to take for University credit.
REGISTER: Call instructor at the Weaving Studio: 452-7737

February 5 to March 20 (TUES & THURS) ..................WEAVING DAYTIME 6 WEEK WORKSHOP
Beginning weavers would make two warps -- weave off a colorful sampler warp with a variety of threading /treadling patterns, then design and weave your very own alpaca scarf.
Experienced weavers will do a shorter version of Art 227 Woven Design VI: Fabric exploration described above.
This workshop is flexible and can be designed for individual instruction, different levels of weaving, and whatever fits your schedule best. Beginners, intermediate and advanced weavers can be accommodated.
INSTRUCTOR: PENNY WAKEFIELD, 457-4124
LOCATION: RM 219, WEAVING STUDIO, 516 2nd Ave.
HOURS: Tuesday & Thursday, 12 to 3 pm
FEE: $175.00 includes material for warps
REGISTER: Call instructor at the Weaving Studio: 452-7737

March 9 (Sun)................NATURAL DYE WORKSHOP (One Day)
DYE on Sunday, Have HEAVENLY colors on Monday
The dye workshop on February 10 went so well that we are doing another session. Bring a pound of fiber (divided) to A Weaver's Yarn for another afternoon of dyeing fun. Please premordant half of your fiber or yarn for the madder, logwood and kamala experiments. We'll also be doing indigo and cochineal. Make up small skeins of yarn (10 yards) or small fiber samples and sample the different natural colors available. You are welcome to bring both protein (wool, etc) and cotton yarns and fibers. Do not expect to dye large quantities of fiber or yarn.
What to bring: Heavy rubber gloves, stainless cooking pot or an un-chipped enamel pot, tongs, pre-washed skeins, waterproof apron, plastic labeling, waterproof sharpie, Zip-lock bags for wet skeins.
INSTRUCTOR: Kate Hedstrom, 451-0975
LOCATION: A Weaver’s Yarn, 1810 Alaska Way
HOURS: Sunday, 1pm to 5pm
FEE:: $25
REGISTER:: Call Kate Hedstrom 451-0975

MARCH 10 (Mon)............................. EASTER EGG DYEING
Come and play – DYE YOUR EGGS with Natural dyes. We will wax & dye, Oh & AH with the results.
LOCATION: RM 219, WEAVING STUDIO, 516 2nd Ave.
HOURS: 5pm to ??? Bring your dinner
FEE: $5.00
REGISTER: Call the Weaving Studio: 452-7737

A classic backpack from the Adirondacks complete with custom-made leather harness. This basket is what Jill calls the “ALASKAN FISHING CREEL”. Great for toting your salmon home after a fishing trip as well holding your kindling during the off season.
HOURS: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
LOCATION: RM 219, WEAVING STUDIO, 516 2nd Ave.
INSTRUCTOR: Jill Choate of Trapper Creek
CLASS FEE: $185.00 includes harness, payable at time of registration.

LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS MARCH 16 (Sunday)
TO RESERVE YOU CLASS SPACE:
Mail check made out to Jill Choate for deposit amount listed to:
Jodi Gouwens, PO Box 84675, Fairbanks, AK 99708
Or phone Credit Card Info to Jodi (474-9144) or Jill (907-733-2859)
WHAT TO BRING:
-- LUNCH: a plate and something to share for a potluck
-- MATERIALS: spokeweight (to hold things down when you start), Weaverite packing tool if you have one, measuring tape, spritzer, small bucket or dishpan, awl, basketry shears.

March 30(Sun)......... FREE Warping Session On PADDLE WARPING, TWO COLOR or MIXED WARP
Also CARD or TABLET warping for belts or bands.
Review your warping techniques with a winter warp or learn how to paddle warp using many threads. No hassle beaming, even tension, & no tangles or loose threads? No loom, no problem. Make a warp & rent a table loom to take home, ($6.00 a week) or practice WARPING for the 2008 Youth Weaving classes.
MATERIALS: Bring your portable loom - table or rigid heddle or rent a loom
INSTRUCTOR: PENNY WAKEFIELD, 457-4124
LOCATION: RM 219, WEAVING STUDIO, 516 2nd Ave.
HOURS: 12 am to 4 pm
REGISTER: Call instructor, 457-4124, or Studio: 452-7737

April 3 to May 20 (TUES & THURS) ..................WEAVING DAYTIME WORKSHOP-- 6 WEEKS
Beginning weavers would make two warps -- weave off a colorful sampler warp with a variety of threading /treadling patterns, then design and weave your very own scarf.
Experienced weavers will do a shorter version of Art 227 Woven Design VI: Fabric exploration described above. This workshop is flexible and can be designed for individual instruction, different levels of weaving, and whatever fits your schedule best. Beginners, intermediate and advanced weavers can be accommodated.
INSTRUCTOR: PENNY WAKEFIELD, 457-4124
LOCATION: RM 219, WEAVING STUDIO, 516 2nd Ave.
HOURS: Tuesday & Thursday, 12 to 3 pm
FEE: $175.00 includes material for warps
REGISTER: Call instructor: 457-4124 or the Weaving Studio: 452-7737

April 12 & 13 (SAT/SUN) ...................PAINT YOUR WARP (or silk scarf)
Make that warp up on Saturday, MARCH 30th and paint it Saturday APRIL 12 or Sunday APRIL 13. Dyes available for cotton, silk, wool fibers or silk scarves. Some silk scarves available to purchase for painting.
INSTRUCTOR: Penny Wakefield
LOCATION: WEAVING STUDIO, Room 219, 516 2ND AVE.
HOURS: Noon to 4 pm
FEE: $15 plus any scarf purchase
REGISTER: Call Penny, 457-4124 or 42-773

This basket has a solid wood, 6" round base. Using round reed to hold the stakes in place for the beginning rows, the side will use both flat oval and a few rows of color to create a bowl-shaped basket.

This one is great to hold your fresh baked biscuits at the table or almost any other items you wish. Generally each basket is a little over 4" high with a 9" to 10" diameter at the rim. You select the colors to make your basket unique. Class size: maximum of 8 people.

MATERIALS: Lunch/snack, heavy scissors or floral shears, needle nose pliers, several old towels/rags, plastic dish pan or bucket, any Weaverite basket tools you may have. Hint: don't worry if you are lacking some of these items - I have extras & we often share.
INSTRUCTOR: Jodi Gouwens, 474-9144
LOCATION: Instructor's home off So. University Avenue
HOURS: 9 am to 4 pm
FEE: $45 includes basketry materials, $22.50 deposit required.
REGISTER: call instructor, 474-9144, and send $22.50 deposit check to Birchsong Creations, PO Box 84675, Fairbanks, AK 99708-4675

Using a 4" round solid wood base, this class creates a smaller version of the April 12 Biscuit Basket class. Using similar materials, this class teaches the basic methods for working with a solid base on a smaller scale. This basket is about 4" high and 7" across at the rim.

This shorter evening class is designed for those with busy weekends who want to try basket making. Class size: maximum of 8 people.

MATERIALS: Snack, heavy scissors or floral shears, needle nose pliers, several old towels/rags, plastic dish pan or bucket, any Weaverite basket tools you may have. Hint: don't worry if you are lacking some of these items - I have extras & we often share.
INSTRUCTOR: Jodi Gouwens, 474-9144
LOCATION: Instructor's home off So. University Avenue
HOURS: 5:30 to 9:30 pm
FEE: $35 includes basketry materials, $17.50 deposit required.
REGISTER: call instructor, 474-9144, and send $17.50 deposit check to Birchsong Creations, PO Box 84675, Fairbanks, AK 99708-4675

This basket has a solid wood, 5" by 8" rectangular base. This basket uses round, 3/8" flat, and dyed 1/4" flat reed to create its rectangular shape. Several rows of color in the basket side will help to make each one distinctive. Size at the rim is approx. 4 1/4" high and 10 1/2" by 8" across the top.

The "Loaf" shape is great for serving bread, muffins, crackers, etc. It is also useful to hold or display items on your desk or counter. Class size: maximum of 8 people.

MATERIALS: Lunch/snack, heavy scissors or floral shears, needle nose pliers, several old towels/rags, plastic dish pan or bucket, any Weaverite basket tools you may have. Hint: don't worry if you are lacking some of these items - I have extras & we often share.
INSTRUCTOR: Jodi Gouwens, 474-9144
LOCATION: Instructor's home off So. University Avenue
HOURS: 9 am to 4:30 pm
FEE: $45 includes basketry materials, $22.50 deposit required.
REGISTER: call instructor, 474-9144, and send $22.50 deposit check to Birchsong Creations, PO Box 84675, Fairbanks, AK 99708-4675

May 10 (Sat )........... FREE Warping Session On PADDLE WARPING, TWO COLOR or MIXED WARP
Make a summer warp as you review your warping technique use a warping paddle with many threads. No hassle beaming, even tension, & no tangles or loose threads? No loom, no problem. Make a warp & practice WARPING for the Youth Summer classes.
MATERIALS: Bring your portable loom - table or rigid heddle
INSTRUCTOR: PENNY WAKEFIELD, 457-4124
LOCATION: WEAVING STUDIO, Room 219, 516 2ND AVE
HOURS: 10 am to 2 pm
REGISTER: Call instructor, 457-4124, or Studio: 452-7737

May 17 & 18 (SAT/SUN) ..............MULTI-COLORS HANDSPUN USING A DRUM CARDER with Deb Menz
**** ONLY TWO SPACES LEFT****
Learn to create unique & wonderful handspun yarns using 6 –12 colors in a skein. The yarns are repeatable without muddy colors because of the multi-step approach using more than one batt in a yarn. This workshop is also applicable to Felters and Needlefelters. Instead of spinning they would felt their samples. I'm sure the color theory that is presented for making the batts would apply to felting.

It is urgent that you respond regarding taking the workshop -- The instructor must order materials and ship to Alaska prior to the workshop. If you can’t send the money now and are interested in the workshop, please do send in a response indicating your interest. Deposit can be mailed or brought to the Weaving Studio. Questions or response email to: info@fairbanksweavers.org or call 452-7737. THANKS

INSTRUCTOR: Deb Menz
LOCATION: Ester Fire Station
HOURS: 9am - 4 pm
FEE: Members=$150 + materials fee of $40; Non-members=$165 + $40 materials fee
DEPOSIT: $75 members, $82.50 for nonmembers, 50% of deposit is non-refundable if you cancel.
REGISTER: Call 452-7737 or email info@fairbanksweavers.org, Then mail or bring deposit to the Weaving Studio.

This basket uses a 6-inch square solid wood base. it can be used to serve rolls on the dinner table or to display items on your desk or other small treasures. It's also the right size to conveniently hold your paper napkins on the counter or table where they are easy to use. Pick your accent colors from several I will have already dyed for you. Class size: maximum of 8 people.

MATERIALS: Lunch/snack, heavy scissors or floral shears, needle nose pliers, several old towels/rags, plastic dish pan or bucket, any Weaverite basket tools you may have. Hint: don't worry if you are lacking some of these items - I have extras & we often share.
INSTRUCTOR: Jodi Gouwens, 474-9144
LOCATION: Instructor's home off So. University Avenue
HOURS: 10 am to 5 pm
FEE: $45 includes basketry materials, $22.00 deposit required.
REGISTER: call instructor, 474-9144, and send $22.00 deposit check to Birchsong Creations, PO Box 84675, Fairbanks, AK 99708-4675

This round basket with a distinctive rim can be used to hold muffins or your treasures. Select from a variety of colors for the alternating dyed and natural reed spokes. A great beginning class that uses only 2 sizes of reed, but also teaches an interesting rim for the more experienced basketry student This shorter evening class is designed for those with busy weekends who want to try basket making. Class size: maximum of 6 people.

MATERIALS: Snack, heavy scissors or floral shears, needle nose pliers, several old towels/rags, plastic dish pan or bucket, any Weaverite basket tools you may have. Hint: don't worry if you are lacking some of these items - I have extras & we often share.
INSTRUCTOR: Jodi Gouwens, 474-9144
LOCATION: Instructor's home off So. University Avenue
HOURS: 5:30 to 9:30 pm
FEE: $35 includes basketry materials, $17.00 deposit required.
REGISTER: call instructor, 474-9144, and send $17.00 deposit check to Birchsong Creations, PO Box 84675, Fairbanks, AK 99708-4675

May 20 (Tues).........................UFB Day -- Unfinished Basket Help Day
Do you have basket kits previous purchased in one of my classes that you still haven't done? Do you have unfinished kits or baskets from one of Jill Choate's basket classes? Bring these UFBs (unfinished baskets) and I will help you make some progress. Please call with approximate times you will be coming and what project you plan to bring. Your patience will also be appreciated as I may be helping several people with very different projects.
MATERIALS: Lunch/snack, heavy scissors or floral shears, needle nose pliers, several old towels/rags, plastic dish pan or bucket, any Weaverite basket tools you may have. Hint: don't worry if you are lacking some of these items - I have extras & we often share.
INSTRUCTOR: Jodi Gouwens, 474-9144
LOCATION: Instructor's home off So. University Avenue
HOURS: Noon to 9:30 pm
FEE: $15 half-day (4 hours or less), $20 full day
REGISTER: call instructor, 474-9144